Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 11, designated as KB5077795 (OS Build 17763.8280), which targets users running the 24H2 or 25H2 builds. This update addresses critical security vulnerabilities and resolves issues related to a sign-in failure with Remote Desktop that emerged after the installation of the January 2026 security update (KB5074109). Additionally, the update enhances various AI features in Windows, such as Image Search, Content Extraction, Semantic Analysis, and the Settings Model, all of which are now at version 1.2511.1224.0. It also includes a servicing stack update, KB5071142, which is essential for ensuring smooth background updates.
The recently released ET Optimizer version 6.08.15, previously known as ET All-in-One Optimization Script, offers users a streamlined solution for enhancing their system's performance, addressing privacy concerns, and eliminating unnecessary bloatware. This tool is compatible with Windows 10 Home 23H2, Windows 11 Enterprise 23H2, and has partial support for Windows 8.1 Build 9600.
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, designated as KB5077796, for Windows 10 OS builds 19045.6811 and 19044.6811. This update is particularly important for users on the Extended Security Updates (ESU) and those utilizing the Windows 10 Enterprise Long-Term Servicing Channel 2021. The update consolidates fixes that were initially scheduled for January release under KB5073724.
LibreWolf version 147.0.1-3 has been released, offering users an enhanced web browsing experience rooted in privacy, security, and freedom. As a standalone modification of the Firefox browser, LibreWolf focuses on protecting users from tracking and fingerprinting techniques, incorporating a variety of privacy and security features. It effectively removes all telemetry and data collection processes that could infringe on user privacy, while also disabling anti-freedom elements like Digital Rights Management (DRM) to provide users with total control over their online activities.
WinDirStat is a powerful, free disk usage statistics viewer and cleanup tool designed for Microsoft Windows users. The latest version, 2.5.0, continues to offer a highly effective way to analyze what is consuming storage space on your drives. For those who prefer portability, a version that can be run from a USB stick is also available.
Luanti version 5.15.0 has been released, showcasing its evolution from its previous name, Minetest. This infinite-world block sandbox game and game engine draws inspiration from popular titles such as InfiniMiner and Minecraft. Designed for simplicity, stability, and portability, Luanti is lightweight enough to run on older hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.
ArmorTools is a comprehensive system-tweaking and privacy-centric utility for Windows, designed to give users enhanced control over their operating system's data management and privacy practices. Developed by WinTools Software Engineering, ArmorTools acts as a digital bodyguard for your PC, offering a suite of utilities to enhance privacy, optimize system performance, and facilitate secure file management.
XtraTools 26.1.1 has been released as a comprehensive Windows utility suite designed to enhance system performance without the need for multiple applications. It serves as an all-in-one solution for users looking to optimize their Windows experience, particularly when the system becomes slow or cluttered.
DiskSorter Pro/Free version 17.7.14 has been released, offering a robust tool for users to scan and categorize files on their hard drives based on various criteria. The software is designed to efficiently classify files according to parameters such as size, file extension, type, and access time. It is capable of scanning files across local disks, network shares, directories, and NAS storage devices, with the ability to generate and export detailed classification reports to SQL databases.
Money Manager Ex has recently released version 1.9.2, enhancing its reputation as a free, open-source, cross-platform personal finance software that is user-friendly and straightforward. This tool is designed to help individuals effectively organize their finances, providing a comprehensive overview of income and expenses.
The latest release of vimage 21 introduces a streamlined, frameless image viewer for Windows, drawing inspiration from the vjpeg application. This minimalist viewer focuses on presenting images without a cluttered interface, allowing users to interact with their images freely. Users can move, resize, rotate, and flip images while easily navigating through a folder of images.
SpaceSniffer has just released version 2.1.0.21, enhancing its offerings as a free and portable disk space analyzer that visually organizes and clarifies how folders and files are structured on your hard drives. As digital clutter accumulates over time, users often find themselves perplexed by decreasing storage space. SpaceSniffer provides an intuitive solution, allowing users to easily identify and manage their disk usage.
Microsoft has officially launched PowerToys version 0.97.0, marking a substantial update that enhances user experience through new features, stability improvements, and optimization tweaks. A key highlight of this release is the revamped Command Palette, which now includes a dedicated Personalization page, allowing users to customize their interface with background images and custom colors to enhance their creative expression.
WordWeb 10.55 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as a one-click English thesaurus and dictionary that allows users to look up words seamlessly in almost any application. This tool functions offline but also provides access to online resources such as Wikipedia and other web references. The latest version is a free, simplified version compared to the Pro version, making it accessible to a broader audience.
Pale Moon 34.0.0 has been released, offering users a fast and stable open-source alternative to the standard Firefox browser. This version is essentially an optimized iteration of Mozilla's browser, designed to maintain the stability and reliability that users expect while providing a familiar and fully customizable interface. Pale Moon supports a wide range of Firefox add-ons and themes, including many that are exclusive to Pale Moon.
Today, an array of tech reviews were released, showcasing various hardware components that cater to gamers and PC builders alike. A standout review featured the Yunzii AL98, a premium aluminum keyboard praised for its 96% layout, smooth typing experience, and vibrant RGB lighting. Alongside the keyboard, the NZXT Kraken Core 360 RGB Liquid CPU Cooler garnered attention for its efficient cooling performance, sleek aesthetics, and user-friendly installation process.
The Linux Kernel 6.12.66 has officially been released as a long-term support (LTS) version, showcasing continued enhancements in the open-source operating system's development. This release addresses several critical issues, including a fix for a memory leak found in the `bpf_prog_test_run_xdp()` function. Shardul Bankar contributed a patch that ensures proper memory cleanup during error situations, enhancing the overall reliability of the kernel.
Node.js has released its latest version, 25.4.0, which includes a plethora of enhancements and improvements across various facets of the platform. This isn't just a minor update; it introduces significant features aimed at improving developer experience and security.
ShareX has recently released a pre-release version 19.0.1 and version 18.0.1 of its popular open-source application. Designed for simplicity and efficiency, ShareX allows users to capture screenshots or screencasts, upload them seamlessly, and copy the URL to their clipboard with a single hotkey.
Free Download Manager (FDM) has released version 6.33.0 and 3.9.7.1641 Lite, enhancing its capabilities as a powerful download management tool. FDM allows users to download files and entire websites from remote servers using FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS protocols. It offers both Lite and Pro portable versions for added convenience.
Floccus 5.8.4 has been released, enhancing its capabilities for privately syncing bookmarks across various browsers and devices. This innovative tool allows users to maintain their bookmarks using their browser's native management features, avoiding the need for a separate interface. Floccus serves primarily as a synchronization utility, ensuring a seamless experience by harmonizing bookmarks across multiple platforms.
ImageMagick 7.1.2-13 has been released, continuing to serve as a comprehensive, free graphics software suite for image creation, editing, composition, and conversion across multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS. It supports an extensive array of over 100 image formats, such as DPX, EXR, GIF, JPEG, JPEG-2000, PDF, PhotoCD, PNG, Postscript, SVG, and TIFF.
Glarysoft has recently released version 1.30.0.30 of its software, Glarysoft File Recovery Free, which serves as a simple and effective tool for recovering deleted files from various storage devices. The user-friendly interface allows users to restore lost data effortlessly by scanning their hard drives and organizing the results into easily navigable folders.
CalcPad version 7.5.9 has been released, introducing users to an advanced and versatile programmable calculator designed for mathematical and engineering applications. This free tool allows for the manipulation of both real and complex numbers, as well as the creation of custom variables with multiple parameters. Its extensive built-in library features standard mathematical functions, modules, macros, and string variables, catering to high-end computational needs.
MouseTracks is an advanced application designed to meticulously track and visualize various forms of user input over time, such as mouse movements, clicks, keyboard activity, and gamepad input. Its unobtrusive design allows users to run the software continuously, even for extended periods, providing vivid visualizations of their activity data upon returning.
Bazzite Linux has officially launched version 43.20260118, introducing a series of significant updates aimed at improving user experience and addressing previous issues. The update features a new kernel (6.17.7-ba24), which is expected to enhance the performance across various hardware configurations. Additionally, system firmware has been updated to version 20260110-1, ensuring users have access to the latest drivers and improved hardware compatibility.
PrivacyRoot Prevent Restore 117 has been released as a powerful tool for ensuring data privacy and security. This software effectively makes files and folders unrecoverable by employing multiple security algorithms, guaranteeing that no traces are left on the hard drive. When a user deletes files from the Recycle Bin, these files are not permanently gone; rather, remnants remain on the disk until they are overwritten. This leaves them vulnerable to recovery by specialized software. PrivacyRoot Prevent Restore's primary function is to prevent any potential recovery of deleted files by utilizing various advanced algorithms, including DoD 5220.22 and Gutmann.
The Linux Kernel 6.18.6 has been officially released, showcasing a range of bug fixes and enhancements contributed by the community. Key improvements include:
The Linux community has announced the release of several new Long Term Support (LTS) kernel versions. The newly available versions include Linux 5.15.198, 5.10.248, 6.1.161, and 6.6.121. Each of these releases brings various updates and improvements designed to enhance system performance and stability.
Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.19-rc6, marking the sixth release candidate for this version. This release is notably larger than typical due to a backlog of work from the holiday season and variations in pull request schedules. While the kernel is deemed stable, it still requires extensive testing before being officially labeled as stable.
POP Peeper is an intuitive email notifier designed to operate from your Windows taskbar, providing alerts for new email messages. The latest version, 5.6.4, enhances its functionality with robust features, including IMAP support for major services like AOL, AIM, and Netscape. Users can conveniently send emails directly through POP Peeper and utilize an address book for quick access to frequently contacted individuals.
UCheck version 6.5.3.0 has been released, offering users a straightforward solution to identify outdated applications, hardware, and system drivers on their computers. The tool operates simply: users can initiate a scan by clicking "start," and UCheck will assess the installed programs for updates, including driver updates. Additionally, users have the option to download a freemium feature that provides a list of popular software.
BitComet is a powerful, free peer-to-peer (p2p) file-sharing software that is fully compatible with the BitTorrent protocol. The latest release, version 2.20, enhances the user experience by providing an intuitive interface and advanced features that streamline the process of downloading large files such as movies, games, and software.
Image Sort is a free and open-source application designed to help users organize their photos more efficiently. In today's digital age, where we often accumulate vast numbers of images, finding a streamlined method for sorting them can be challenging. Image Sort aims to simplify this process by offering a fast and intuitive utility for managing images.
Qalculate! has recently launched version 5.9.0 of its powerful and user-friendly mathematical software. This application is designed not only for complex mathematical computations but also for practical tasks like currency conversion and percentage calculations. For those who prefer portability, a portable version is available, allowing users to run the software without installation.
The latest release of Sokoban (YASC) version 1.684 offers an advanced and feature-rich experience for fans of the classic Sokoban puzzle game. This implementation includes two versions, one of which supports larger boards and extended gameplay, catering to both casual and dedicated players.
Jellyfin has released version 10.11.6, enhancing its position as a versatile, open-source media management system. Designed for cross-platform functionality, Jellyfin serves as an excellent alternative to proprietary solutions like Emby and Plex, allowing users to stream media from a dedicated server to various end-user devices through multiple applications. Built on the foundation of Emby’s 3.5.2 release and transitioned to the .NET Core framework, Jellyfin ensures seamless compatibility across different operating systems.
Lessmsi version 2.11.7 has been released, enhancing this portable application that enables users to view and extract the contents of MSI (Microsoft Installer) files through both a graphical user interface (GUI) and command line options. Unlike typical executable files, MSI files initiate an installation routine when double-clicked, and Lessmsi offers a unique advantage by allowing users to delve into these files without needing to execute them.
Argente System Repair version 1.0.4.8 has been released, showcasing a streamlined tool designed to tackle common Windows issues efficiently. As a part of the Argente Utilities suite, this utility stands out for its user-friendly approach, allowing users to address system problems without needing extensive technical knowledge or navigating complex settings.
Argente Uninstall Manager is a powerful utility aimed at streamlining the software uninstallation process while ensuring optimal system performance. This latest version, 4.0.4.6, is part of the Argente Utilities suite, which is designed to enhance user experience in managing installed applications.
Argente Startup Manager is a powerful tool that allows users to manage applications that automatically launch during system startup. This software is part of the Argente Utilities suite and offers an intuitive way to optimize your computer's boot process.
Argente Malware Cleaner, part of the Argente Utilities suite, has introduced its latest version 3.0.4.9, which allows users to conduct on-demand scans of their local systems for malware detection and removal. This tool is specifically designed to analyze critical areas of a computer that are commonly targeted by malicious software, thus offering an additional layer of security.
Advanced Renamer 4.20 has been released, offering a powerful and free solution for batch renaming multiple files and folders simultaneously. The software allows users to easily set up advanced batch jobs using a variety of methods on a large number of files. With 13 different renaming methods available, users can modify file names, attributes, and timestamps all at once.
BandiView 7.24 has been released as a high-speed image viewer that supports a vast array of popular image formats. This software allows users to view images directly from ZIP or RAR archives without the need to extract them first, enhancing convenience for image management. It features a quick option to copy or move images to a favorite folder, and if images contain GPS data, users can easily view the corresponding location on Google Maps via a toolbar button.
Argente Registry Cleaner is a free utility designed to help users declutter their Windows registry by removing invalid entries, remnants from uninstalled programs, and other unnecessary files that can slow down system performance. This straightforward tool is user-friendly and focuses on delivering essential registry cleaning functionalities without overwhelming users with complicated features.
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